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Be honest. How likely is it that you'll follow through on your New Year's resolution? Not very, the experts say. "Eighty percent of resolutions are lying on the floor by the end of January," said Alan Manevitz, a psychiatrist at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital in Manhattan. Here's why: Resolution-makers set unrealistic, unattainable goals. Many times, they make broad, sweeping statements. They don't prepare or research enough to take on the new challenge. Or maybe they just don't think enough happy thoughts. "We've learned that repetition is important," Manevitz said. "You're essentially trying to rewire your brain. It takes 21...

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Be honest. How likely is it that you'll follow through on your New Year's resolution?
Not very, the experts say.
"Eighty percent of resolutions are lying on the floor by the end of January," said Alan Manevitz, a psychiatrist at...